Think your advisor is doing a fantastic job? 

Nominate him/her for the Gerald Paetsch Academic Advising Award.  C’mon, you know you want to!  It will only take a few minutes to type something up.  For more info, check out this website or view the flyer.  Nominations are accepted until May 31^st.

Events:

Weekly Academic Success Center Events

Monday 5/14— Basic Skills Math: Geometry Review 12-1pm;

Tuesday 5/15— Elementary Ed Content: Literacy/Social Science 12-1pm;

Wednesday 5/16—Elementary Ed Content: Science/Math 12-1pm;

Thursday 4/17—None;

Friday 4/18—None;

Evaluating Teacher Evaluation, Wednesday, May 30^th 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The College of Education program: Evaluating Teacher Evaluation will be held on Wednesday, May 30th at 6 p.m in SAC 254 with Dr. Jesse Rothstein from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Rothstein is a nationally known researcher and critic of the use of Value Added Metrics for teacher evaluation. Schools in Illinois will be using these metrics as part of the implementation of the new teacher evaluation system. Learn about what the new evaluation plan is, how VAM works, and how this new system will impact your teaching, your students, and your professional evaluation.  2 CPDUs are available for teachers.

See attached flyer; for more information, please contact Dr. Diane Horwitz:  dhorwit1@depaul.edu

REAL LITERACY: Youth Forum & Celebration, Saturday May 19^th 10:30-11:30

REAL Literacy is collaboration between the R.E.A.L. Youth Program, Harper High School in Englewood, and DePaul University’s College of Education. REAL Literacy was designed to strengthen Harper students' critical and traditional literacy skills. Join us as we celebrate Harper students’ literacy achievements, hear the words and experiences of DePaul tutors and R.E.A.L. mentors, and view a film and booklet created by Harper students for advancing non-violence in Englewood. This event will be held at DePaul University 2320 North Kenmore; Schmitt Academic Center Room 100. Please view the flyer on our website for more information.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Meet and Greet, May 17^th

The ECE Meet and Greet will be held May 17^th 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Richardson Library in Room 400. This is an opportunity to meet staff and faculty, learn the latest program and certification updates, and meet colleagues. To register, contact Ashley Pigusch, Department of Teacher Education Faculty Assistant at (773) 325-8634 or by email at apigusch@depaul.edu.

Opportunities:

Hot Jobs and Career Events in Education
Please consult the flyer on our website for new jobs in education courtesy of DePaul Experience. Each week there will be new updates!

Hales Franciscan High School Service-Learning Coordinator and Religion Teacher

Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago, IL is seeking a Service-Learning Coordinator and Religion Teacher for the 2012-2013 academic year; anticipated start date August 1, 2012. For more information on the job description and qualifications, please view the flyer on our website.

Early Childhood Positions Open at Short Stuff Day Care

Short Stuff Day Care is looking for early childhood educators who possess 6-18 credit hours in early education and/or childhood development. If you are interested in the following positions, you can send your resume to shortstuffchicago@gmail.com.

Teacher; Requirements: 6 credit hours of courses related to early education, early/human development and 2yrs (60 hours) of general coursework (must submit official transcripts). 1yr of teaching experience with children ages 2-5. 3 non-relative letters of reference, one of which reflects a previous teaching experience.
 
Lead Teacher; Requirements: 18 credit hours of courses related to early education, early/human development and 2yrs (60 hours) of general coursework (must submit official transcripts). 2yrs of teaching experience with children ages 2-5. 3 non-relative letters of reference, one of which reflects a previous teaching experience. 
 
Nursery or Teacher's Assistant; Requirements: 6 credit hours of courses related to early education, early/human development preferred and 2yrs (60 hours) of general coursework (must submit official transcripts). 2yrs of experience with children ages 3mos-23mos, and/or 2-5 (nanny/babysitting experienced accepted) 3 non-relative letters of reference, one of which reflects a previous sitting, or teaching assistant experience.

McCormick Community Internship

The McCormick Internship is seeking intern applicants for this summer and fall, and the deadline for both applications will be Friday, June 8 at 5:00.  All paperwork should be turned in hard copy to the Steans Center in Lincoln Park by that date.As part of the program, McCormick interns who apply for either summer or fall get to spend one quarter in a placement within a community setting that is structured to utilize their individual talents, experiences and academic expertise. The internship will be focused on project-based work designed by the student, culminating with the generation of a final product, which is presented at the Service Speaks Conference in May of 2013. Interns receive $1,200 per academic quarter from the Steans Center during the internship experience. Please view the application materials (which include a very helpful set of Frequently Asked Questions ) and recommendation form for more information.

Aide Job at Private Hyde Park School

Basic Skills Test now Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP):

The Basic Skills Test (test #300) will be offered in April for the last time as a paper and pencil test.  After that time, only the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) test will be offered and is a computer based test that will replace the existing Basic Skills Test.  Registration for this test is open and there are additional study materials available for a fee.  For more information, please consult the ICTS website here:  http://www.icts.nesinc.com/IL16_whatsnew.asp#TAP

The TAP will begin to be offered in late February. If you have taken the Basic Skills Test (test #096 or #300) and passed all components, you do not need to take the new test.  If you took the Basic Skills Test and didn’t pass all components, you can retake any aspect of the test as either the Basic Skills Test or the TAP test.  Please note that the TAP is different from the APT. 

Background Checks for CPS Field Experiences!                                                            In order to complete field experience within the CPS, you must complete a two-step process.  Field Experience includes any students completing observations, pre-clinical hours, practicum experiences and any PRE-student teaching experiences in CPS schools.  Field experience is NOT the same as student teaching clearance.  You will need to Complete online Field Experience Registration Form and submit criminal background check to CPS through Accurate Biometrics.  You will also need to complete the fingerprint forms.  Please read the directions carefully.  We ask that you complete fingerprinting as soon as possible.  This is to ensure that ample time is provided for CPS to process, especially in the instances where an ERROR or HIT may occur on a background report.  This must be done before you complete any field experience hours within the CPS. Act accordingly.  Please email fieldexperience@cps.k12.il.us with any questions or concerns.

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